The big story is of course … Scotland fans pining for another home run In today’s Football Daily: Sébastien Pocognoli’s inauspicious start and Pep Guardiola finally has his say The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Aleksander Ceferin launches fresh scathing attack at Gianni Infantino: ‘The emperor is naked’ Ceferin referenced Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ as he implored clubs to say “enough” and pull their support for Infantino The Independent UK · Sep 30
‘The emperor is naked’: Uefa president Ceferin takes new swipe at Infantino Aleksander Ceferin condemned FFE and Balogun affair, and told club chiefs it is ‘time to say enough’ to Fifa The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
‘I thank God for killing me and bringing me back’: Nicolas Winding Refn on the heart surgery that inspired his new sci-fi horror Notorious for ultra-violent movies like Drive and The Neon Demon, the Dane had lost the will to direct until ‘the Tom Cruise of surgeons’ saved his life – and triggered an astonishing creative rebirth The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Julia Donaldson: ‘Am I the Gruffalo Granny? Not really. I’m the mouse’ As she introduces the latest member of her Gruffalo family, Julia Donaldson talks about storytelling, loss and the worries that come with being Britain’s all-time bestselling author The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
Frozen 3 Release Date, Official Plot Details and Cast Confirmed as Anna and Kristoff Get Married Disney has officially confirmed the highly anticipated release date for the third instalment of its animated juggernaut, teasing a royal wedding and a brand-new villain. International Business Times UK · Aug 16
Sheila Ballantine obituary Actor with a long career that included Joe Orton’s Loot, an Alan Ayckbourn trilogy and seasons at the Old Vic and the National The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Her Private Hell' - Nicolas Winding Refn's horny bore Ten years since his last feature ('The Neon Demon'), the director of 'Drive' and 'Only God Forgives' signs his most vacuous and boring film yet. Euronews · Aug 7
Danish proverb of the day: "He who is afraid of asking is afraid of learning" - a timeless lesson on curiosity, humility and the courage to not know Picture a room full of people listening to an explanation that most of them have not fully understood. The speaker finishes. A pause opens up. Somewhere in the room, at least one person has a question, a genuine, necessary question whose answer would make everything clearer. They do not ask… The Times of India · Jul 12
48 People Who Finally Became The Person They Always Wanted To Be Some people were chubby, had an unfashionable haircut, or wore an awkward clothing style back in the day, but they eventually grew out of it. In the world of social media, these late-bloomers are often called “ugly ducklings.” They weren’t actually ugly as kids, but the term describes people who… Bored Panda · Jul 2
Quote of the Day by Hans Christian Andersen: “Life itself is the most… — A powerful reminder that redefines your life by the Danish author Quote of the Day by Hans Christian Andersen: Hans Christian Andersen’s famous quote, “Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale,” reveals a powerful truth about life, struggle, and transformation. This inspirational quote of the day explains that human life is not random but a meaningful journey filled with unexpected… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Jane Yolen obituary Author who wrote more than 400 books for adults and children and was praised for her inventive retellings of fairytales The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
BBCNOW/Bancroft review – conductor takes final bow in imaginative programme of vivid colours and emotions Works about infatuation and deep feeling were fitting choices with which the Ryan Bancroft bid a celebratory farewell to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
'Gory drugs bender': Blur bassist Alex James gives his brutal opinion of Glastonbury Alex James admits Glastonbury is not his favourite festival in the world. BANG Premier · May 5
The Independent UK · May 5 Blur’s Alex James claims Glastonbury is ‘overrated’ Bassist accuses the BBC of giving the festival ‘hagiographic’ treatment, as he branded Glastonbury a ‘gory drugs bender’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Michael Rosen wins Hans Christian Andersen award The former children’s laureate missed the announcement of the award in Bologna due to post-Brexit passport rule changes
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Why a top children’s author was turned away from a Ryanair flight IN FULL
Sports Illustrated · Apr 9 Liverpool XI vs. Fulham—Salah Decision to Make: Injury News, Predicted Lineup Arne Slot has a formation change to consider after a tough night against Paris Saint-Germain.
BANG Premier · Apr 7 Halle Bailey learned to 'block out the noise' after Little Mermaid backlash Actress Halle Bailey has revealed she learned to "block out the noise" following the racist backlash to her casting in The Little Mermaid.
BANG Premier · Apr 6 Halle Bailey recalls her 'beautiful' Little Mermaid experience Halle Bailey has reflected on her experience of making The Little Mermaid.
The Mary Sue · Mar 31 10 Blockbuster Films That Are Secretly About the Trans Experience Egg-crack moments in pop culture.
The Conversation · Mar 31 The Emperor’s New Clothes – a fairy tale for our times? In mid-March, an activist group in Rutland County, Vermont, held its usual weekly rally protesting the actions of US president Donald Trump. One protester, Marsha Cassel, led the crowd, dressed as a naked Trump wearing a crown and holding a staff. Cassel was followed by another protester holding a sign…
Euronews · Mar 30 Frozen Ever After: Disneyland Paris opens 'Snow Queen World' after €2 billion expansion Walt Disney Studios officially becomes Disney Adventure World on Sunday with the opening of "World of Frozen", the centrepiece of a €2 billion expansion that is remodelling Europe's most visited theme park.
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Disney’s €2 billion Paris expansion as World of Frozen launches Adventure World More than 90% of the second park will have been redesigned since it opened in 2002
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18 ‘Let’s go out in a beautiful fashion’: Australian theatre company says goodbye with one last wondrous show After losing funding, the acclaimed Slingsby Theatre Company is staging its final show: A Concise Compendium of Wonder, a fairytale triptych in a purpose-built, travelling theatre